Does the 9% corporate tax still apply if I hold property through a free zone company?
Yes, a free zone won't shield it. Income from UAE immovable property is always treated as non-qualifying income for a Qualifying Free Zone Person, so a free zone company's rent or gain from a mainland Dubai property is taxed at the standard 9%, regardless of its 0% QFZP status on other activities. Get any structuring reviewed before relying on a free zone entity.
Rules and eligibility criteria change — confirm the current position with the relevant authority before acting. This is general information, not legal advice.
Figures here are indicative as of July 2026 and set by third parties (government, banks, developers) — confirm the current amount before relying on it.
